# Pope Leo visits France for first papal visit in 18 years

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-25 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/sep/25/pope-leo-france-paris-notre-dame-metz-ai-europe-latest-news-updates

> Pope Leo XIV is visiting France this weekend in the country’s first papal state visit in 18 years, starting in Paris. He is expected to try to restore the Catholic Church’s standing after abuse scandals, deliver a major speech on AI development at Unesco and discuss Europe’s future in Metz. His itinerary also includes Notre Dame and Lourdes.

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